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Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

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… to determine which parts of a watershed are eroding. Clockwise from top center: praseodymium, cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, samarium and gadolinium (photo by Peggy … activities and objectives to begin this process of better understanding where our resources are and to maintain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

WMU trustees opt to keep 2016-17 tuition increase below state cap

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… or sophomore to attend WMU will be $11,493—$464 more than the previous year's cost. WMU President John M. Dunn … high number of degree offerings—more than 250—WMU has consistently been in the lower half of Michigan's public universities in terms of cost of attendance. "This is a value-added university and we will continue to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33314

Veteran journalist visits campus to discuss 2012 campaign

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… Veteran journalist visits campus to discuss 2012 campaign Submitted by Anonymous … column together. The column, which appears in more than 500 papers across the nation, has been named one of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/284

Western engineering students receive scholarships for work in energy sector

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… who plan to pursue a career in the energy sector. Subedi is a senior majoring in electrical engineering and minoring … Design Laboratory (WMU Power Lab). Subedi's future interest is in energy as related to electric power issues of her home … Engineers is a nonprofit professional society of more than 18,000 members in over 100 countries. It seeks to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65369

Leading USDA’s largest cotton classing facility

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… cotton classing facility Submitted by Cindy Wagner on “Visiting Floyd was amazing. The building has much to offer … learning environment,” said Martinez, standing with his wife near the spire that welcomes guests to Floyd Hall. … for the perfect feel to your cotton clothing, you can thank the U.S. Department of Agriculture classing system for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70806

Postmodern Jukebox comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Jukebox KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox is bringing its spin on today's popular hits to West … Jukebox has spent the past few years amassing more than 500 million YouTube views and 2 million subscribers, … garnered more than 16 million views. Last year, they envisioned Radiohead's alt-rock hit "Creep" as a torch-like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35844

Acclaimed dance company comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Momix KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Momix, a company of dancer-illusionists, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … be released in IMAX theaters world-wide. With nothing more than light, shadow, props, and the human body, Momix has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29732

Impacting students a world away

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… a world away Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bailey Papes is joining the Peace Corps after graduation. KALAMAZOO, … electricity. No running water. No problem. Bailey Papes is getting ready to embark on the adventure of her life. … instilled a love for teaching and was part of the reason why I applied for my position with the Peace Corps,"  Papes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031

Three WMU students receive prestigious national scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Three Western Michigan University students—more than at any other institution—have received prestigious … and WMU,” says Bob Samples , instructor of marketing. “This year, of the 17 scholarships awarded nationally, only WMU … are thrilled that so many of our students have received this outstanding honor.” Meet the recipients Katherine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49820

WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement

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… engagement Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU students who registered to vote participated in elections at a slightly higher rate than at other institutions across the country that … full NSLVE report at this link . The national report suggests a promising trajectory to student voting, but there …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808